In the past, students and adults alike could do things that easily could be laughed at and forgotten. Today, with ubiquitous posting of information, photos and video, everything is recorded as a 'digital footprint': Ill-advised photos and online chatter are coming back to haunt people months or years after the fact, and many students do not realize that this information will follow them.
FYI: 80% of business and college recruiters do online research about candidates, and they often reject candidates based on what they find online.(Huffington Post, 2011)
What did you find during your search? Did you know about these sites and pictures, or are they a surprise to you?
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Today, and in the future, our wired world presents new opportunities with open access to technology. However, along with the opportunities come pitfalls, especially to those who are unaware of the hidden dangers. Did you know how deep your digital footprint was? Do you think your students do? What can you do to educate them so they are not sorry later?
Return to Agenda |January 31, 2013 Additional Resources | Video: The Digital Footprint created by Common Sense Media. In a world in which everyone is connected and anything created can be copied, pasted, and sent to millions of people, Common Sense Media brings you the info you need about online ethics, managing your privacy, and respecting the privacy of others.
Video: Understanding the Impact of Digital Footprints in Action Video showing educator Mr. Van Dyck model the idea of digital footprints with personal examples. Includes SUPPORTING MATERIALS, such as The Trillion Dollar Footprint, the lesson shown in the video, courtesy of the Teaching Channel and Common Sense Media.
In the past, students and adults alike could do things that easily could be laughed at and forgotten. Today, with ubiquitous posting of information, photos and video, everything is recorded as a 'digital footprint': Ill-advised photos and online chatter are coming back to haunt people months or years after the fact, and many students do not realize that this information will follow them.
FYI: 80% of business and college recruiters do online research about candidates, and they often reject candidates based on what they find online. (Huffington Post, 2011)
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Ever wonder about your own digital footprint?Reflect and Share |
What did you find during your search? Did you know about these sites and pictures, or are they a surprise to you?Consider The Following |
Today, and in the future, our wired world presents new opportunities with open access to technology. However, along with the opportunities come pitfalls, especially to those who are unaware of the hidden dangers. Did you know how deep your digital footprint was? Do you think your students do? What can you do to educate them so they are not sorry later?Next Steps | Creating Digital Citizens
Return to Agenda | January 31, 2013
Additional Resources |
Video: The Digital Footprint created by Common Sense Media.
In a world in which everyone is connected and anything created can be copied, pasted, and sent to millions of people, Common Sense Media brings you the info you need about online ethics, managing your privacy, and respecting the privacy of others.
Your Digital Footprint: How much information about your daily life gets recorded by big business and Big Brother?
"Koppel on Discovery : Your Digital Footprint : Discovery Channel."
Discovery Channel : Science, History, Space, Tech, Sharks, News! : Discovery Channel. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/koppel/interactive/interactive.html>.
Video: Understanding the Impact of Digital Footprints in Action
Video showing educator Mr. Van Dyck model the idea of digital footprints with personal examples. Includes SUPPORTING MATERIALS, such as The Trillion Dollar Footprint, the lesson shown in the video, courtesy of the Teaching Channel and Common Sense Media.
The Trillion Dollar Footprint Lesson | Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: What is a digital footprint, and what does yours convey? 45 minute lesson. 2010 <
http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/internet_safety/common_sense_media/Privacy_and_Digital_Footprints_Unit/Trillion_Dollar_Footprint/TDF_LessonPlan.pdf>
Pew Internet and American Life Project | Digital Footprint
Madden, Mary. " Digital Footprints | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project." Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2007/Digital-Footprints.aspx>.
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